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Beware of Fraudulent and Worthless Imitations. 


HE great popularity which the Wilson Partitions and Blinds have 
secured at home and abroad is proving an incentive to unscrupu- 

lous persons to infringe the patents by manufacturing and offering for 
sale spurious imitations. The manufacturer is determined to prose- 
cute with the utmost rigor all persons who infringe upon his rights, 
whether by making, vending, or using the Wilson patented manu- 


factures without his permission. 


JAMEs G. WILSON, Macon, MIcu., January 16, 1896. 
Manufacturer of Rolling Partitions, etc., 
New York. 

Str: The specifications for the construction of the new Reformed Church in this 
place called for Wilson’s Rolling Partitions between lecture-room and main audience- 
room. What purported to be your Partitions were furnished by a firm and placed in the 
church, but owing to dissatisfaction on account of their working hard, being noisy, and 
their general makeup and appearance not being up to what was expected, an investigation 
was started, which revealed the fact that they were not the genuine ‘‘ Wilson’s Rolling 
Partitions,” but ‘‘ something just as good”’—in fact, a substitution of another make; whose 
I cannot say, as the manufacturer neglected to put his name or address on them. Of 
course, the contractor was required to remove these and replace them with the genuine 
‘* Wilson Rolling Partitions,” as the contract called for; and we, as members of the Build- 
ing Committee, wish to express to you our appreciation of your Partitions, as they work 
easy, are practically noiseless, of good material, well finished, and their construction and 
general appearance all that can be desired, and we take pleasure in recommending them 
to any who may have occasion to use anything of this kind in the construction of churches 
or other public buildings. 

W.S. MorpeEn, Chairman of Committee. 
C., L. MorGan, Treasurer Building Committee. 


STAPLETON, STATEN ISLAND, N. Y., 
November 15, 1895. 
James G. WILSON, Esq., 

Dear Sir: Your Rolling Blackboard Partitions in Concord School District No. 2, 
which you put up this summer, are working splendidly, and are found to be a great con- 
venience, the Blackboard surface being very useful. I consider we are exceedingly fortu- 
nate in finding out in time that the first lot of rolling partitions put in by the contractor 
were not the genuiue article; they would not work, and possessed a very crude and rough 
appearance. They were said to be the Wilson Partition, but the name of the manu- 
facturer was not upon them. If we could have made them work we might not have found 
out they were not genuine, although I should not have used any more, on account of their 
mean appearance; but, luckily for us, we notified you to come and see us, and the prompt 
manner in which you took out these very unsightly things and substituted others of your 
own make was very gratifying, and all has ended well, especially as we had not paid for 
the imitation articles, and, of course, shall not do so. We have had a very trying experi- 
ence, but, thanks to you, are well out of it. 

Yours truly, 
CHAS, SCHUMEISER, Architect: 


TESTIMONIALS. 


Itthas been customary in all previous Catalogues to include testi- 
monials from: customers, and fifteen pages’ were devoted to this pur- 
pose in the last edition; but they have now become so numerous that 
it is found more convenient to publish them in a separate pamphlet. 
Until this is issued all inquirers in any part of the country can be 
furnished with references in their own neighborhood. 


BUSINESS ESTABLISHED 1876 
INCORPORATED 1902 


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THIS section of our Catalegue will be devoted exclusively to 
Rolling Partitions and School Wardrobes-—Bookcase and Store 
Shelving closed with Wood Rolling Fronts. These specialties 
were first introduced and manufactured by Jas. G. Wilson in 1876. 
Their merits and practical utility won instant recognition from the 
architectural profession, and a liberal and ever-increasing patronage 
furnished at once the incentive and the means for redoubled efforts 
in the direction of improvements and ultimate perfection. These 
efforts have continued to the present day and the result is that our 
partitions are without a rival, and acknowledged by all competent 


judges to be the standard of excellence. 


WARNING 


Beware of fraudulent and worthless imitations, the produc- 
tion of unscrupulous and irresponsible parties. The fake partition 
is entirely lacking in all the essential features which have made the 
genuine device a success, and the makers of the fake articles un- 


blushingly trade upon the well-earned reputation of the original. 


4 VAS Ge WILSON MEG. CO.,' LSTABLISHED 1316: 


ROLLING PARTITIONS. 


BS the construction of church and school buildings the Rolling Parti- 
tion has become a very necessary feature; it has completely super- 
ceded the old-fashioned folding or sliding screens, and, as a means of 
economizing space in the subdivision of schoolrooms, has proved a 
boon to architects and church and school authorities. 

Nearly eight thousand churches and schools are fitted with our 
Rolling Partitions, and many hundreds of letters commending them 
have been sent us from clergymen, school principals, and others. 
Some of these will be found at the end of this pamphlet, and a perusal 
will afford some idea of the esteem in which our goods are held by 
those who are using them. 

The construction of our Rolling Partition is based upon and gov- 
erned by scientific principles, and is in all respects the very acme of 
simplicity. 

Note.—Our Partitions are in use and doing excellent service in 
India, China, Straits Settlements, South America, Canada, Newfound- 
land, the West Indies, and every State and Territory under the Stars 
and Stripes. They are suited for any kind of climate. 

Every portion of our work is warranted absolutely, and any part 


breaking in ordinary usage will be duplicated without charge. 


Apply Direct to the New York Office or to Nearest Agent. 


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WILSON’S PATENT ROLLING PARTITIONS. 


A SUBSTITUTE FOR SLIDING OR FOLDING DOORS. 


Highest Award Six Gold Medals. Highest Award 
at Twelve at 
Paris Exposition, 1889. Silver and Bronze Medals. Chicago World’s Fair, 1893. 


METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION. 


Oe Improved Patent Rolling Partitions are composed of wood 
slats 1% to 2 inches wide and ¥% inch to 3 inch thick, fitted 
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regulating the tension. 

This tension on the steel bands holds all the slats in 
close contact, so that when the partition is rolled down 
in service the joints are absolutely air-tight and form 


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a sound-proof screen. 

When the partition is rolled up the steel suspensory bands are per- 
mitted by the spring anchors to gradually extend, the joints of the 
slats to open, and the coiling up to be accom- 
plished silently and with ease. 

In a partition ro feet high the steel bands 
extend about 1¥% inch. 

The value of the extensible bands and spring 
anchors cannot be overestimated. Without them 


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tened upon non-extensible bands and in close 
contact they cannot be rolled up. A space be- 
tween each slat must be provided to admit of © 
coiling, and such construction is valueless as a sound-proof screen 


6 JAS. G. WILSON MFG. CO.; ESTABLISHED 1876. 


METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION.— Continued. 


Moreover, the swelling of the slats in damp weather makes the opera- 


tion of such a partition exceedingly difficult, if not impossible. 


A 


partition made on this defective principle may be easily recognized 


after a little use; the slats are uneven and present a 
zigzag appearance when in a damp place, and when in 
a very dry atmosphere the shrinking of the slats 
causes open spaces between them. An important 
advantage of the extensibility of the steel supporting 
bands is their adaptability to the shrinking as well as 
swelling of the slats caused by the changes in atmos- 
pheric conditions; no matter how damp or how dry 
the situation, nor how often or how suddenly such 
conditions may change, the slats will not warp or twist 
out of shape, and the partition will remain as flat and 
even on the surface as a wall, and operate as freely 
under one condition as another. . 
When a portion or the whole of one side of a par- 
tition is prepared with a flat, smooth surface, as for 
blackboard use, or decorative purposes, the joints are 


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so close that the lines are only discernible at a very short distance, and 


when the surface is coated with black silicate, it is in every respect 


equal to a regular blackboard. 


Unlike rolling shutters held together by hinges, these are not 


liable to breakage or disarrangement; the slats being simply threaded 


upon the steel supporting bands, which are continuous from end to 


end, there are no complicated parts to get out of order. 


A damaged 


slat can quickly be removed, and, in fact, the whole partition can be 


taken apart and put together again in twenty minutes. 


The steel bands and spring anchors are all of fine crucible steel, 


oil-tempered. 


Beware of worthless imitations. 


Insist upon seeing a sample showing construction. 


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PLAN OF SCHOOLROOM SUBDIVIDED INTO CLASSROOMS 


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Dotted lines show where rolling partitions can be placed, making 

in an instant eight separate classrooms. 


IMPORTANT NOTICES 
WHICH SHOULD BE READ BEFORE SENDING ORDER. 


All necessary preparation for the reception of Rolling Blinds and 
Partitions must be provided by the builder. See detail sheets, which 
will be furnished on application. 

All Rolling Partitions are measured at their full width and 12 inches 
higher than sight opening or to the top of box in which they coil. 

Cornices or Brackets are never included in estimates for Rolling 
Partitions unless specially mentioned. 

Order blanks for Rolling Partitions, and also full instructions for 
hanging them in place will be furnished upon application. The use of 
these will prevent many mistakes. 


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“Of all the mechanical appliances in the Sunday School, none can be of more use than 
the Blackboard. 


‘“ When the Blackboard is used intelligently, as a means, and not an end, it certainly isa 
mighty instrument for good.”—Sunday School Times. 


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MR. J. G. WILSON. ; 

DEAR SIR: In answer to your inquiry as to the Rolling Partitions and Rolling Black- 
boards, we have used them in many of our schools and have found them satisfactory where 
two or more classrooms need to be thrown into one audience room. They are easily worked 


and not liable to get out of order, and are fairly soundproof. We have just used fifteen in our 
new building on West Fifty-third Street Yours truly, ; 


C. LORING BRACE, Secretary. 


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‘A simple use to which the Blackboard can be put is to place upon it the outline maps of 
the countries about which ourlessons are. You will find it both an easy and profitable exer- 
cise to enlist the scholars in this work.’ 

“Frequently the lesson can be made much more forcible by some illustrative story, the 
impressiveness of which can be greatly increased by the use of the board.”—Sunday Schoot 
Times. 


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The anchor springs in the baseboard to which the bands are attached permit them to extend 
so that the Partition can roll up easily, while the slats are at all times kept in close contact. 
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WERGIGCAL CR OLLINGS PARTITIONS 


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in the actuating mechanism of Partitions coiling side: 
ways, and find zo difficulty in closing openings of 50 
Jeet tn width without the aid of intermediate parts. 
Helical springs, wire cords, and complicated cog- 
wheel gears, which have contributed to the repeated 
failures of other makes of Partitions are not employed 
by us. 

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cannot get out of order. 

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line of partition or clear opening. 


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These boxes are drawn to accommodate partitions 16 feet wide in each. or for an opening 32 
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WILSON’S ROLLING PARTITIONS 
PRICE LIST. 


Varuished finish—including grooves, rollers, and plated iron handles. 
Per square 


foot. 
NGC -ePine bass.vor Wim, .. : : : ae DOLOG 
White Wood, Plain Oak, Cypress, or ey Bien : : 65 
White Pine, ; 4 : : ; : : : : : BAG 
Quartered Oak, : : ; : ' ' .70 
Cherry, : ; 5 : 3 : ; : .80 
EXTRAS. 
Extra for rubbed finish, ; : : 5 cents 
Extra for blackboard ey each square font of Biacieneerd sur- 
face; ; 2 TOW 


Extra for movable posts, Plow (on oan fabt of Pees exactly 

the same as price of a square foot of partition. 

Add for close-slat rolling shutters for bookcases and other small 
openings 25 per cent. to above prices for rolling partitions. 


PLAIN PANELED CORNICE. 


Per foot 
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Nia bine, Bass, or T1m, : : : SSE 
White Wood, Pine, Plain Oak, or Birch: : : 1.50 
Quartered Oak, : : : : : 2.00 
Slats to form Cornice. 

Nee. PinesbasssOr-Mlm. |. : - $0.60 

White Wood, White Pine, Plain On or cree. ; : : .66 

OitanberedsOakeorm Cherry, = 7 : , ‘ .80 

VERTICAL ROLLING PARTITIONS. 

Slats 34” thick. 

Add 20 per cent. to above list for horizontal partitions. 

PLAIN PANELED CASINGS. 
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Quartered Gale ; : : : Pe easke) 
Solid Bronze Handles charged extra. 
Special Quotations made on special finishes. 
No vertical case partition measured at less than square feet. 
No overhead ceiling partitions measured at less than square 


feet. 


20 YAS. GAWILSON MFGACO., ESTABLISHED 1816: 


BLACKBOARD S: 


O school-room should be without a blackboard, and it is well to 
N bear in mind when ordering partitions that the cost of one with 
a blackboard surface is but a very few dollars extra. The black- 
board surface is always on the reverse side of the roller, and usually 
covers only part of the partition, say beginning two feet from the 
bottom; the blackboard is made about four feet six inches high—the 
top of it being when partition is down about six feet six inches from 
the floor. This arrangement meets all requirements, has a better 
appearance, and has reduced the cost. 


FUDN Si A DOE ae Ur VEb ane 


HE difference in the prices given in list for the various kinds of 
lumber must not be accepted as representing the comparative 
market values of the different woods, nor as grading their suit- 

ability as material for Rolling Partitions. It will be observed that 
some of our hardwoods are about as low in price as white pine, and the 
reason for this is simply that such woods grow within easy reach of our 
factory. North Carolina Pine partitions quoted at 60 cents per square 
foot, and other cheap grades, will be found equal in construction and 
Operation to those of more costly wood, and the appearance is the 
chief point, apart from the comparative value of the lumbers, which a 
purchaser need consider. 


TERNS: 


O responsible firms having good commercial rating, 30 days’ 
credit will be given unless otherwise stipulated in the estimate 
furnished them. 

To all others, in the absence of a special agreement to the contrary, 
the goods will be shipped and a sight draft forwarded through bankers 
attached to bill of lading, and upon payment of draft the bill of lading 
will be handed them. Payment of the bill does not release me from 
any responsibility assumed under my guarantee. 


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E guarantee that in all cases our manufactures will be found 

fully equal in every respect to our representations, and in di- 

mensions and quality exactly as ordered, and should any parts 
break or be found defective they will be made good or replaced without 
charge, except where injury has been caused by accident or willful 
damage. 


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HGR ONT Ae OL RNG PARTE ELONS: 


DIAMETER OF COILS FOR DIFFERENT HEIGHTS. 


Spaces required for Part Over 6 ft. and up to 
Height of Opening. up to 6 ft. wide. Tsiit.. wide: 
Feet Inches Inches 
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The above figuresare for Horizontal Partitions of 4% inch thickness. 


WIDTH FOR PARTITIONS: 


Horizontal Partitions should not be over 15 feet in width, and if 
they are over 1o feet in height it would be better to keep the width 
down by subdivision to 8 or 10 feet. This will insure great ease in 
operation. 


SPACE SVReEOUIRE DZR OR WIESON’S VERTICAL 
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The exact size of plates into which the partitions coil. The casings 
must be made large enough inside to receive them. 


Size of Inside Dimen- 


Width of Opening. sion of Casing. 
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WILSON’S PATENT ROLLING SHUTTERS. 
Prices will be given for Cases or Closets complet. fitted with Rolling Shutters. 


FOR CLOSING BOOKCASES, CLOSETS, DRY GOODS SHELVES. MADE IN ANY KIND OF WOOD. 


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3 WEST 29TH STREET, NEW VORK. 


WW LEESON Ss PATENT ROVEING SHUTTERS 


For Closing Bookcases, 


These are made in all woods, and are dust-proof and air tight. 


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WILSON’S HYGIENIC WARDROBES, 
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These Wardrobes possess a great many substantial advantages, mak- 
ing them especially desirable for use in schools and institutions. 

The device for passing a continuous current of air through the 
clothing is simple, effective, and fully under control at all times. 

The air is drawn into the wardrobe from the room and passes out 
through the air shaft or flue. It cannot re-enter the room and there- 
fore the occupants are not annoyed by the unpleasant odors of the 
drying clothing on a wet day. 

The arrangements provided for disinfecting the clothing is always 
in readiness for immediate use. 

The disposition of the hooks, shelves, and racks is made with due 
regard for economy of space and for the convenience of the children 
who use them. Send for prices. 


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This is similar in construction to Style A, except that there is no 
false bottom. The air is admitted through the aperture provided be- 
neath the rolling shutters. ‘The back and subdivisions as shown above 
are of strip wainscoting glued up, but the cost will be no more if 
paneled, and the latter construction is preferable. The foul air is drawn 
out at top and carried away through the hot-air flue. A strong and 
continuous current of air through the clothing is thus secured. 


StylenG: 


This is similar in construction to Style B, except that the backs are 
composed of wire netting, No. 18 galvanized wire, half-inch mesh, 
and are set back from the wall about four inches. The openings into 
hot-air flue may be placed anywhere in the wall, preferably at or near 
the top of Wardrobe; the sides and top of Wardrobe set close against 
the wall to prevent foul air escaping into the building. Wardrobes of 
above styles, 12 feet long, afford accommodation for 50 children. 
Usual depth, 24 to 28 inches; height, 7 feet. ; 


26 JAS. G. WILSON MFG; CO., ESTABLISHED 1876: 


WILSON’S HYGIENIC WARDROBE. 


Style D. 


The chief difference between this style and Style C is in the means 
provided for closing the fronts. This is done by flexible shutters coil- 
ing in boxes at either end, as shown on sketch. A metal grating is 
provided at each end for admission of air, which finds exit through 
hot-air flues in wall at back. There is but one such division, and that 
is placed in the center, dividing the Wardrobe into two equal parts. 
It will be seen that this style of Wardrobe requires to be at least two 
feet longer than the other three styles to afford the same accommoda- 
tion, because of the space occupied at each end by the coil boxes of 
shutters. 


TESTIMONIALS. 


Grammar School No. 8, 
Linwood St., cor. Arlington Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 


Frank B. Stevens, Prznczpal. 
February 11, 1898. 


Mr. Jas. N. Naucuton, Sup’t of Buzlding. 

' Dear Sir: Replying to your inquiry as to the merits of the two kinds of 
wardrobes in this building I beg to state: First—of the first kind we have 
forty. There is not one that has not had to be repaired, and there has not been 
a time since this school has been opened one week when all were in working 
order. Second—of the second kind four were put in later, They are superior 
to the others in appearance, and there have been no repairs needed, and they 
are in perfect condition to-day. The four seem to be worth as much as the 
forty. 

Respectfully, 


(Signed) Frank B. STEVENS. 


Note.—7he four Wardrobes referred to above are WILSON'S make. 


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WILSON’S HYGIENIC WARDROBE. 


TESTIMONIALS—Continued. 


I take pleasure in recommending your Wardrobes. We have them in our 
new Park Building. This building was rebuilt upon the foundations of one de- 
stroyed by fire. The old building had eight full-sized grade rooms and two small 
rooms used as recitation rooms; by introducing your Wardrobes we were 
enabled to make this building a full ten-grade-room building. They save in 
building cost, add space, are ornamental, and.are > all that you claim for them on 
hygienic principles. Yours truly, ‘ 


aU L. GERSTENBERGER, 
Chairman Building Committee of Olean Public Schools. 


St. Joseph’s School, 109 Washington Place, City. 
NEw YORK, March 2, 1898. 
MR. JAMES G, WILSON, City. 


DEAR SIR: The Wardrobes and Dressers which you furnished to our new 
school please us very much. The price was reasonable; the work was well done, 
and is likely to endure for many years. Yours sincerely, 


(Signed) *Rev. D. P.O’ FLYN, 


Many similar testimonials can be furnished on application. 


PRICES OF: WARDROBES 


PER LINEAL FOOT. 
IN’ ALL CASES VARNISH FINISH. 


STYLE; A; 
In N. C. Pine. In Plain Oak. In Quartered Oak. 
16 feet and over, > 0572 $10.57 $11.93 
TA iget toro feet, 9.87 LCT? 12.19 
L2feeb LOMA Teer, 10.03 10. gO 12.36 
Siwvvees: 
IniNiCePine. In Plain Oak. In Quartered Oak. 
16 feet and over, TOON a 7807 $9.15 
14 TeCtA0 16) Teer, 7.26 Oar d 9-45 
I21eet tom feet 7357 8.38 9.67 
' | STYLE‘C. 
In N. C. Pine. In Plain Oak. In Quartered Oak. 
16 feet and over,  iorAs sip. $8. 23 
14 Leet to16 fect, 6.49 Waen 8.29 
T2eet. to 1s feet, 6.67 TERY: 8.47 
STYLED! 
In N. C. Pine. In Plain Oak. In Quartered Oak. 
16 feet and over, $9. 10 $ 9.85 $11.07 
TA, feet.to mo tect, 8.97 9.90 11.05 
12 feet.to! 14.1eet, 9.90 10, 72 T2500 


The above prices do not include galvanized ventilating pipe. Delivered in knock-down 
shape, ready to put together. Freight allowed to any point east of Mississippi River. 


SUIS Die aw SL RE Ege YORE, 290 


Morris Colyer, Abstractor and Conveyancer. 
ALBION, IIl., May 28, Igol. 
Jas. Godfrey Wilson, New York City. 

Dear Sir: Above five years ago we bought five ‘‘ Rolling Partitions ” from you for 
the West Village Christian Church. They are in three sections of about 6 ft. each, and 
have been inconstant use, without requiring any adjusting or regulating, since your agent 
placed them in position. They have given entire satisfaction, and we would recommend 
them to any church needing a movable partition to separate classrooms, etc. 

Yours truly, 
(Signed) Morris COLYER, 
Sec. Bldg. Com. 


First Congregational Church, R. B. Wright, Minister. Residence, 920 Hays Street. 
Congregational Home Missionary Society, Superintendent for Idaho. 
Bots£, IDAHO, July 16, Igor. 
Jas. Godfrey Wilson, Esq., New York. 
My Dear Sir: We have been greatly pleased with the rolling partition we purchased of 
you five yearsago. I think nothing has been manufactured that can compare with them. 


Law Office of E. P. Farr, Rooms 204 and 205 Brown Block, 
Cor. Fourth and Nebraska Sts. 
Sioux City, IowA, May 23, Igot. 
Jas. Godfrey Wilson, Esq., New York. 

Dear Sir: Your favor of April 6th was duly received. When the rolling partition is up 
no part of it can be seen, and when it is desired to close the opening the rolling partition 
is pulled down like the top of a desk, except that it comes straight down from above. 

My six-year-old boy can handle it without difficulty ; it is fully as cheap as sliding 
double doors, works easier, and serves to close an opening where sliding doors could not 
be used, It looks well when closed. It is perfect in every particular and requires 
neither repairs nor changes. I wish I had used one or two more instead of sliding doors, 

Very truly, 
(Signed) E. P. FARR. 


St. Aloysius Church, Westside Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 
April 15, Igol. 
Mr. Jas. G. Wilson, New York. 

Dear Sir : The rolling partions erected by you in our school some time ago have given 
entire satisfaction. We use the Hall frequently for entertainments, and the ease with 
which the partitions are rolled into their boxes and the pillars removed has elicited the 
admiration of all who have witnessed it. 

Yours truly, 
(Signed) J. A. SULLIVAN, 


Cornelia Taylor Memorial M. E. Church, Thos. E. Greene, Pastor. 
FarIrRMOUNT, N. D., April 12, 1901. 
Jas. Godfrey Wilson, New York. 

Dear Sir: It gives me very great pleasure to say that the Rolling Partitions purchased 
of you some time ago have given unqualified satisfaction. I consider that no other device 
manufactured for the same purpose can compare favorably with your Partitions. 

Yours truly, 
(Signed) THos, E. GREENE. 


Law Offices, 722 Bourse Building Philadelphia, Pa. 
April 15, 190I. 
James Godfrey Wilson, New York. 

Dear Sir: I acknowledge receipt of your polite letter of April 6, and write to say that 
the Venetian blinds which you put in my house at Morstein, Chester County, Pennsyl- 
vania, are giving me entire satisfaction. 

Many of the windows were very large, but the parts have worked smoothly and satis- 
factorily, and possess all of the advantages of the old Colonial Venetian blinds, with none 
of their disadvantages. 

You may remember that I had you make for me antique cornices. 

These also have given me satisfaction and have been much admired. 

Yours very trulv, 
(Signed) JoHN F. LEwIs. 


30 JAS. G. WILSON MFG. CO., ESTABLISHED 18%6. 
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% H. Edwards, Contractor and Builder. 
WILMERDING, Pa., May 22, 1904. 
Mr. Jas. G. Wilson, New York. 

Dear Sir: After more than a month for investigation, I find the roller partitions fur- 
nished by you for the Presbyterian Church here, and erected by me in Noy., 1899, are in 
perfect working condition, never having a cent of repairs and always giving entire 
satisfaction, 

They are the only thing of the kind I know of to properly control so large an opening, 
I can cheerfully recommend them to anyone in the market for such an article, 

Very respectfully yours, 
(Signed) I. H. Epwarps, 
Young Men’s Christian Association. 
CoLuMBIA, S. C., April 13, 1901. 
Mr. Jas. G. Wilson, New York. 

Dear Sir: We put three of your roller partitions in our new building ; they have now 
been in use over ayear. We find them convenient and very easy to work ; they have 
given perfect satisfaction. Yours very truly, 

(Signed) A. C. BRIDGMAN, 
The American Baptist Home Mission Society. 
GOODLAND, IND., May 16, 1901. 
Mr. Jas. Godfrey Wilson, New York, N, Y. 
Dear Sir: The Rolling Partitions which you furnished the First Baptist Church of 
this place have given us complete satisfaction. We have been using them six years. 
Yours truly, 
(Signed) W. T. CARPENTER, 
Pastor. 
ST. Louls, MICH., June 28, 1901. 
Mr. Jas. Godfrey Wilson, New York, N. Y. 
My dear Sir: The rolling partitions supplied to the Church several years ago are giving 
excellent satisfaction. They are doing everything that was claimed for them. 
Yours truly, 
(Signed) J. ADAIR McGRAHAM, 
Pastor First Presbyterian Church. 


Hartford Hospital, Superintendent’s Office, Hartford, Conn. 
B. S. Gilbert, Superintendent. 
HARTFORD, Conn., April 18, 1901. 
James Godfrey Wilson, New York. ; 

Dear Sir: In regard to your Rolling Partitions, which I purchased of you some time 
since, would :ay that I am very much pleased with them, they having given perfect 
satisfaction. Respectfully yours, 

(Signed) B. S. GrLBERT. 
Superintendent, 
Epiphany Rectory, 1121 Jackson Street. 
PHILADELPHIA, April 12, Igor. 
Mr. James G: dfrey Wilson, New York. 

Dear Sir: In reply to your letter of the 6th, I would state that the partitions placed by 
you in our school hall are satisfactory in every particular. There are no parts defective, 
no parts broken, no parts that need to be replaced. There is nothing out of order. After 
nearly two years of use the partitions hang as exactly and as firmly and work as smoothly 
as when you finished them. 

I am pleased with your work, with your business methods, and cheerfully commend 
them to all inquirers. With much respect, 

Yours, 
(Signed) JAMEs Nasu, 
Rector. 
Morrow & Morrow, Contractors and Builders, 
Muncig, Inp., April 16, 1901. 
Jas. Godfrey Wilson, Esq., New York. 

Dear Sir: In reply to yours of 16th, will say that the partitions furnished us in January, 
1900, are giving perfect satisfaction ; we have had no complaint about them. Ifthey were 
not working properly, the parties we furnished them to would have surely made a 
(kick). Yours, 

(Signed) Morrow & Morrow. 


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Port WASHINGTON, LonG ISLAND, N. Y. 
Tas. G. Wilson Mfg. Co., 3 West 2oth St., New York, N. Y. 

Dear Sirs: We wish to express our pleasure and satisfaction with the Rolling 
Partitions which you recently placed in our school building to replace those 
of another manufacturer which, after three years’ trial, had to be thrown away. 
We tried in vain to get the maker to put them in working order, and spent at 
least $150.00 on repairs, but they never did operate with any satisfaction what- 
ever, notwithstanding they were fitted in place by the maker’s own representa~ 
tives. ; 

Your partitions run smoothly and easily, your work was neatly done, and we 
will cheerfully recommend you and your product at any time. We only wish 
we could state our satisfaction in more emphatic terms. 

Yours very truly, 
(Signed) Warren S. WEEK, 
Pres. Board of Education. 
May 7, 1904. 


First Church of Christ, Worcester, Mass. 
Dr JM. Vanvlorn, Pastors 771 Main Street. 
Jas. G. Wilson Mfg. Co. 
Dear Sirs: Replying to yours inclosed would say that all the movable Parti- 
tions, both Vertical and Horizontal, put in by your firm are still in position, 
have needed no more attention than would ordinarily be expected. They are 


now working satisfactorily. Respectfully, 
(Signed) J. M. Van Horn. 


WILMINGTON, DEL., Oct. 21, 1902. 
Mr. Jas. G. Wilson, 

Dear Sir: I send herewith certified check for your bill, less the freight. The 
partitions are very much admired, and give, so far, entire satisfaction, and 
should any parties in our vicinity want anything in this line, you are at perfect 
liberty to refer them to us, and we will take pleasure in giving them our opinion. 

Very respectfully, 
(Signed) Husert A. Roop, 
Treasurer Harrison St. M. E. Church, Wilmington, Del. 


Pawtucket, R. I., May 18, 1903. 
James G. Wilson, 527 W. 22d St., New York, N. Y. 

Dear Sir: About twenty years ago you supplied Park Place Church of this 
city some rolling shutters which have worked satisfactory until this time. One 
of the springs has now broken, and I enclose you under separate cover a piece of 
it so that you can match it with a new one. If you will also send short in- 
structions how to take it down you will greatly oblige us, as the people who put 
them up are all dead or away from this place, and no one knows anything about 
putting them up or taking them down. Enclose bill to Mr. David Harley, Park 
Place, Pawtucket, R. I. Kindly give this your earliest attention and let us hear 
from you as soon as possible and greatly oblige, 

Yours truly, 
(Signed) Mr. Davin HArtey. 


Jas. G. Wilson Mfg. Co., New York. 

Your Sanitary Wardrobes are O. K. for School Rooms, and far ahead of 
anything I have ever seen, and am willing to put my name to the strongest 
recommendation you can propose. 


Carvin Moon, Superintendent Schools, 
South Bend, Ind. 


32 JAS. G. WILSON MFG. CO., ESTABLISHED 18%. 


Jas. G. Wilson Mfg. Co., New York. 
We have the Sanitary Wardrobes in our new High School building. They 
look well and just the thing for protecting clothing from the dust. F 
L. B. Morrert, Superintendent City Schools, 
Oelwin, Iowa. 


Jas. G. Wilson Mfg. Co., New York. 

We take pleasure in endorsing all the merits claimed for your Sanitary 
Wardrobes. We have used them in several of our school buildings, and have 
no hesitancy in recommending them as thoroughly sanitary and very economical 
in space, besides being very convenient. 

Architects, CHARLTON, GILBERT & KUENZLI, 
Marquette, Mich. 


Jas. G. Wilson Mfg. Co., New York. 
I have used many of your Sanitary Wardrobes, and have always found them 
satisfactory. 
Architect, CLARENCE MARTINDALE, 
Indianapolis, Ind. 


Jas. G. Wilson Mfg. Co., New York. 

We have been using your wardrobes in our schools for several years. We 
have found them very satisfactory. They are space-savers, sightly, and sanitary. 
We have just equipped our newest buildings with your wardrobes. . 

Mr. Jno. E. CLELanpD, Business Director B. of E., 
Indianapolis, Ind. 


Jas. G. Wilson Mfg. Co., New York. 

We will say for the benefit of all interested in the matter that, judging by the 
reports of the Teachers, the Wardrobes installed by your firm in the Public 
Schools this city, have given eminent satisfaction, and we shall continue specify- 
ing the same as heretofore. 

Architects, VoNEGuT & BoHN, 
Indianapolis, Ind. 


CHICAGO) ILL 43-20," 1902: 
Mr. Wilson, 

Dear Sir: In answer to letter received some time ago, asking if rolling parti- 
tion was working satisfactorily at Curar Chapel, after this long time I can say 
they have. There has been no trouble at any time, and all are pleased. I 
would like to know if you have a man here in Chicago to give me another figure 
ONPAnsci 

Hoping to hear from you, I remain, 
Yours truly, 
(Signed) Henry Bossl, 
Per. Wo. Bossi. 


Jas. G. Wilson Mfg. Co., New York. 

The Wardrobes recently installed by your firm in the New Irvington School 
building here, have received much favorable notice from the Board of School 
Commissioners and Teachers. Their advantages over the former cloak room 
system, in economy of space and sanitary equipment, should commend them for 


use in all modern school buildings. 
Architect, HerBert FOottz, 


Indianapolis, Ind. 


Wilson’s Rolling Partitions 


Beware of Worthless [mitations 


OLRLANG PARIErILONS are being, placedton: the imarket.. that 
R have None of the attributes which have made the Wilson 
Partition a success. We respectfully request all intending purchasers 
to make searching investigation before accepting any of the substt- 
tutes offered them and not to purchase a Rolling Partition that is 
claimed to be ‘‘just as good and cheaper” than the Wilson Standard 
without first seeing a sample piece showing exact method of construc- 
tion. If the metal bands are not automatically extensible and there 
are no anchor springs in the base, do not accept them as being equal 


to the Wilson. They are not. 


In a moist atmosphere the slats swell up, buckle, and twist out of 
shape and partitions are difficult to move, and when they are quite dry 


they are loose and spaces appear between the slats. 


The Wilson Partitions adjust themselves automatically to 
atmospheric changes and are always in perfect order, and the slats are 


always held close together. 


A partition in which the slats are not held close together edge 


to edge all the time is not sound proof. 


THE WILSON PARTITIONS 
Are the Standard of Excellence 


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NEW YORK OFFICE: 3 West 29th Street. 
ESTABLISHED 1876. 


